10 Ways to Impress Your Boss at your Next Meeting
Don't let others steal your chance to make a good impression. Follow these simple rules and your boss will see you shine in the spotlight:
- Come to the meeting prepared to participate.
- Study the agenda ahead of time, if it's available.
- Prepare your comments in advance and be prepared to back them up with data or research.
- Arrive on time or a few minutes early.
- Take notes.
- Give every speaker your full attention and maintain eye contact.
- Act interested even when you are not.
- Do not comment on irrelevant topics.
- Control your emotions, particularly when you disagree.
- Do not, under any circumstances, undermine your boss.
